A month of fabulous festivities
Edinburgh's Christmas kicks off in November with the official switch-on of Edinburgh's Christmas lights on Thursday 22 November. The fun continues for the entire month with a programme packed with spectacular events, performances, fairground rides, markets and stacks of things for everyone to do. Register your details for updates on all Edinburgh's Christmas event news as it happens.
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Dates:2nd to 23rd December 2007
Location:Tour starts at Mercat Cross, High StreetEntry:£6.50 - £10
Group ticket £26.50Â
Discover the magic of Christmas in the narrow closes and wynds of Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile and uncover a veritable cornucopia of Christmas curiosities. Explore the traditions of... -
Dates:
8th to 23rd December 2007
Location:Mary King's Close, The Royal MileEntry:adults £8.50, children £6.00, concessions £7.50
Character guides lead visitors through the labyrinth of real underground Closes, rooms and spaces revealing details of former residents and the emotional stories they left behind. With... -
Dates:
8th December 2007
Location:Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Inverleith RowEntry:Free, booking advisable on 0131 248 2937A seasonal walk around the garden looking at plants that provide interest and colour at this festive time of year. Meet at the Temperate Palm House. Tour includes entry into... -
Dates:
24th November to to 22nd December 2007
Location:Oxford Bar, Young Street.Entry:£10 per personThis 2 hour walking tour starts and finishes in the Oxford Bar and takes in the New Town area by exploring the rich and varied locations which are mentioned in the best-selling Rebus... -
Dates:
25th November to to 23rd December 2007
Location:The Royal Oak pub, Infirmary Street.Entry:£10 per person
This 2 hour walking tour starts in the Royal Oak and finishes in Fleshmarket Close; taking in the Old Town and the secret world of politics, power and corruption. Readings from the... -
Dates:
22nd November to to 24th December 2007
Location:Tour starts at the Scottish storytelling centre,...Entry:adult £7.50, concession £6
An entertaining way to find out about the history of Auld Edinburgh through the two sides of the city; the Cultural New Town and the darker Old Town. Tales of witches, hangings and...
